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Meaning of the word bind in English

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bind

US /baɪnd/
UK /baɪnd/
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Verb

1.

tie or fasten (something) tightly

Example:
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She used a rope to bind the logs together.
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The prisoner's hands were bound behind his back.
Synonym:
tie fasten secure lash strap
2.

impose a legal or moral obligation on (someone)

Example:
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The contract will bind both parties to the agreement.
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We are bound by our promise.
Synonym:
oblige compel commit constrain force
3.

form into a compact mass

Example:
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The flour and water will bind together to form a dough.
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The cement helps to bind the bricks.
Synonym:
cohere adhere stick clump agglomerate

Noun

a difficult or restrictive situation

Example:
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He found himself in a real bind after losing his job.
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The company is in a financial bind.
Synonym:
predicament dilemma quandary difficulty tight spot
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